Standard
July 10/1844
G. F. Stickney opens clock and watch making business. Bldg. formerly occupied by James Hutchison.
Standard
July 17, 1844
Clock and Watch Making
G. F. Stickney, respectfully informs the inhabitants of St. Andrews and its vicinity that he has commenced the Clock and Watch Making business in the shop recently occupied by the late Mr. James Hutchinson, in Water Street, and offers for Sale, an assortment of the best hardware, cutlery, etc. Jewellery and compasses will be repaired at short notice.
St. Andrews, July 3rd, 1844
Standard
Feb 7, 1849
Married on the 31st, by the Rev. Dr. Alley, Mr. George F. Stickney, to Mary, Second daughter of the late Mr. George Millar, both of this Province.
Standard
Oct 10, 1849
Watches, Jewellery, etc.
Received and for sale by me, the Subscriber, an assortment of . . . jewellery and fancy articles which will be sold low for cash
One French Spring clock, patent lever and vertical watches; gold, ?, silver and common watch keys, gold, silver, German ditto; ? and India rubber watch guards; ladies and gents, gold and fancy set brooches and rings, gold, silver and German silver pencil cases, gold and plated earrings, ladies' companions, silk and leather purses, pocket and needle books, card cures? Tablets, papier mâché Portfolios and Plain Bohemian Glass Scent bottles; ink stands; letter clips, thermometers, Britannia metal and brass candlesticks, snuffers and trays, razors and razor strops, key rings, Tea bells, pocket lash, and fine combs; telescopes, silver, blue steel, and German Silver mounted spectacles, carpenter's lead pencils, cigar cases, pocket, jack and pen knives, Butcher's ditto, nail, pocket and tailor's scissors. I set fire irons, hot water jugs, percussion caps, tea trays, military shaving and fancy toilet soap, Hall and son's sporting and rifle powder, with a variety of other articles.
Clock, watches, jewellery, etc., cleaned and repaired. Quadrants, compasses, and log glasses, adjusted. Cash paid for old gold and silver.
George F. Stickney
May 23, 1849
Standard
March 5/1851
Stickney's sells not just clocks, jewellery and cutlery, but a wide variety of household implements—scissors, jugs, toilet seats, keys, trays, razors, telescopes.
Standard
March 28/1866
We understand that the Militia of this County are being placed in a state of efficiency, in fact on a war footing under the direction of Col. Anderson who as we previously announced has been appointed to the command of the Western Division of the Province. The Volunteer companies and Home Guards are drilled—also the Artillery Company, Capt. Osburn's. A gun has been mounted and ready for service with a supply of ammunition, cannister, grape, etc., in fact everything is being done in a systematic and military style, which goes to prove the wisdom of Col. Anderson's appointment, and his ability, energy and popularity. We learn that the colonel will visit St. Stephen and St. George with the intention of placing the Battalions in an efficient state.
The organization of the Home guards as we anticipated in our last issue, is now complete, and has been recognized by Lieut. Col. Willis. Eighty-three men volunteered for service, and two companies have been formed. No. 1 is commanded by Capt. Wardlaw, No. 2 by Capt. Stickney. Capt. James has been appointed Major of the Guards. Officers and non-commissioned officers have been assigned to each company, which assembled for drill four times a week. There are now two drill Sergeants in town, and the different companies are making rapid progress.
Pilot
July 11, 1878
Jottings on the Street, No. 5
We take our stand-point today, for a brief hour or so, at "Happy Corner." This once Happy Corner may be a happy corner yet, for aught is known—but in the days of the smiling hostess, Mrs. McEleevy, who kept entertainment for man and beast, it was in very truth, a "Happy Corner;" so far as a "good table" was laid to appease the hungry, and the merry jingling of wine cups in unison with the clatter of gravy dishes, tureens, and soup-ladles, the welcomings of the generous hostess, and the familiar comforts of "Bed and Board." Time rolled on, and graham succeeded the lady at "Happy Corner."
Time still passed on, and now the "Bar" is closed, the rattle and jingling have ceased; boarders have departed, bar-room customers have found another favorite resort, and Frank Waddell, the tailor, takes possession of "Happy Corner." All alone in his work, he made himself as happy as possible, and his customers were happy in "good fits" and neat apparel. Then, a change came!
Fire, in all its fury, raged over "Happy Corner," leaving it a heap of ashes; nothing more. Then the enterprising Dennis Bradley stood meditatively one, day, gazing on the corner of ashes; and resolved to erect an edifice of brick upon the spot; he at once commenced operations, and in due process of time the same handsome brick structure which it to be seen there today was completed for Dennis Bradley.
The "Old Bradford House" so called, was erected by Colonel Weir; afterwards, became the property of a Mr. Bailey; then changed hands, and Mr. John Bradford took possession. It is now known as the Megantic Hotel, kept by Mr. Neill, whose popularity as a genial host runs parallel with that of the deceased John Bradford, who was a general favourite in St. Andrews.
From "Happy Corner" to the present "Passamaquoddy House," kept by Mrs. McLeod, the fire swept every building—leaving but one house standing. It seemed a strange thing, that not a building of any description escaped the fiery scourge save one—the "Old Bradford House." Why the merciless, devouring element passed it by, is regarded almost singularly mysterious, even to this day—but so it is. And there it is.
Mr. Thomas Berry built the block on the opposite corner—now occupied by Mr. Jas. McKinney as a tailoring establishment. There is also a drug store in the same building, kept by young Mr. Cockburn, who is polite and attentive to business. Mr. Ingram keeps a neat variety shop next door; and the old established watch store of Major Stickney is also to be found in this block.
Pilot
June 19/1884
Mr. G. F. Stickney has placed his name in carved and gilded letters over the door of his watch making and jewellery establishment. The letters were carved by Mr. Stickney, and the building was done by Mr. F. G. Stoop
Pilot
June 9, 1887
What we are Taxed for and Who Pays Them
Taxpayers
Forster, W. D. and G. F. Stickney for Masonic Hall 6.40
Stickney, George F. 25.00
Pilot
March 22/1888
"A public meeting of the ratepayers of the town and parish of St. Andrews having been called for the purpose of considering and discussing the terms and provisions of certain bills now before the Legislature of this province, for Acts to incorporate "The St. Andrews Land Company" and "The Chamcook Water Company." About forty of the resident ratepayers of said town and parish met at the office of M. N. Cockburn on the afternoon of Tuesday the 20th inst.
Geo. F. Stickney, Esq., being called to the chair announced the object for which the meeting was called and requested a full and careful examination and discussion of the Bills. F. H. Grimmer, Esq., was requested to act as secretary.
Pilot
April 12/1888
Gardiner's speech in Stevenson Hall. B. R. Stevenson the Company's Counsel. and below.
"In compliance with public notice given by R. S. Gardiner, Esq., chairman of the American syndicate operating in lands in St. Andrews and vicinity, the citizens of St. Andrews assembled in Stevenson hall on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of hearing a statement of the aims and objects of the syndicate. The door of the hall was opened at 7:30 o'clock, in a few minutes thereafter every seat was occupied as well as the standing room in the gangways. At eight o'clock the proceedings were commenced by the election of George f. Stickney, Esq., chairman, and F. Howard Grimmer, sec'y. Mr. Gardiner then took the floor and was listened to with the closest attention.
Beacon
April 24, 1890
Gone to Blazes
St. Andrews Sardine Factory Disappears in Smoke
Tide was pretty low, and the flames were rising in massive sheets from the burning structure, scattering clouds of sparks for many yards around. Seeing that there was no chance of saving the building or its contents, the firemen turned their attention to saving the wharf from destruction. In this they were successful, although the fabric was pretty badly scorched. Fire Wardens Burton and Stickney were on hand and directed the movements of the firemen.
Beacon
April 30/1891
The Wharf Project
N. E. S., whose identity is easily recognized, writes a very hopeful letter to the Saint John Telegraph with regard to the future prospects of St. Andrews. He has a good word to say for the wharf project, but it seems to us that he flatters the editor of the Beacon in this connection a little more than he deserves. The editor has simply done what he conceived to be his duty towards St. Andrews and the County of his adoption, and had it not been for the fact that his efforts were ably supported by such men as Messrs. Grimmer, Cockburn, Snodgrass, Forster, Lamb, DeWolfe, Stuart, Wren Stickney, Stevenson and other prominent business people, he could have accomplished but little. . . .
Beacon
March 24/1892
Of the 399 ratepayers on property and income, in the town of St. Andrews, who, on August the 10th, 1871, voted to assess the town for a bonus of $10,000 in aid of the St. Andrews hotel Co., 194 are dead, 81 have moved away, and 124 are still residents in the town. The vote was taken by Justice J. S. Magee and George F. Stickney.
Beacon
July 14/1892
The Wedgwood business is not to be confined to the Stickney store. Mr. John S. Magee has imported a large variety of Wedgwood, Royal Irish Belleek and Royal Worcester, and by next week will have it on display in his store. Down in Campobello, the Tyn-y-coed is doing a big summer business. Delicious homemade candy has become a prominent feature of the Magee store.
Beacon
July 28/1892
Mr. Marshall J. C. Andrews has been elected a warden of All Saints church in the place of George F. Stickney, deceased.